Central Michigan Chippewas Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    62
    Angel FloresRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    54
    Jadyn GlasserRS SO
  3. 10
    45
    Marcus BeamonRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 24
    68
    Vaughn BlueRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    66
    Brock TownsendRS SO
  3. 31
    60
    Jayden ClerveauxRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
FB
  1. 8
    61
    Rusty VanWetzinga IVRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 42
    55
    Landon SwansonRS SO
WR-X
  1. 20
    72
    Langston LewisRS SR
    Starter
  2. 9
    54
    Justin Ruffin Jr.SO
  3. 81
    44
    Tayte VanderleestRS JR
WR-Z
  1. 17
    69
    Braylen NavesRS FR
    Starter
  2. 3
    60
    Nasir WilliamsRS SO
  3. 16
    60
    Shawn Foster IIRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    61
    Myles PetersSO/TR
    Starter
  2. 87
    55
    Gavin SpillersRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 69
    69
    Jacob BoothRS SR
    Starter
  2. 58
    55
    John WilliamsRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 70
    61
    Jacob RussellRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 66
    61
    Matthew NehfRS JR
  3. 56
    57
    Nic DiSantoSR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 55
    61
    Losini MakaRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    55
    Trevor SwanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 60
    61
    John IannuzziRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 59
    61
    Brady PlouchaRS SR
RT
  1. 76
    69
    Martin KoivistoRS SR
    Starter
  2. 54
    63
    Triston PierreRS FR

Next game kickoff time

Central Michigan Chippewas plays Wyoming at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 01:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMatt Drinkallsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorJim Chapin
Defensive CoordinatorSean Cronin

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Wyoming · Sat, Sep 19 · 01:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Angel Flores — starting quarterback for Central MichiganHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Central Michigan
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #124 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to New Mexico Lobos, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -20.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 9th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #95 national

    6%

    Returning production: 54%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    8 adds in two-deep · avg 64 OVR · top add: J. Taylor (FS, 71, from Wyoming)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach Central MichiganTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Central Michigan?

    Central Michigan Chippewas starting lineup

    Angel Flores is the projected starting quarterback for Central Michigan as of September 16, 2026. Jadyn Glasser is listed second.

    Central Michigan also projects Vaughn Blue at running back, Langston Lewis at wide receiver and Myles Peters at tight end.

    The full Central Michigan Chippewas two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Angel Flores · QBVaughn Blue · RBLangston Lewis · WR-XMyles Peters · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Central Michigan's starting quarterback?
    Angel Flores is the projected starting quarterback for Central Michigan as of September 16, 2026. Jadyn Glasser is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Central Michigan?
    Vaughn Blue is the projected starter at running back for Central Michigan, with Brock Townsend listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Central Michigan?
    Langston Lewis is the projected starter at wide receiver for Central Michigan, with Justin Ruffin Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Central Michigan?
    Myles Peters is the projected starter at tight end for Central Michigan, with Gavin Spillers listed second.
    When was the Central Michigan Chippewas depth chart last updated?
    The Central Michigan Chippewas depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Central Michigan's record last season?
    Central Michigan Chippewas finished 7-6 (5-3 in Mid-American play).
    When does Central Michigan Chippewas play next?
    Central Michigan Chippewas plays Wyoming at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 01:00 PM ET.

    Full Central Michigan roster

    Every player on the Central Michigan Chippewas depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Langston Lewis, Justin Ruffin Jr., Tayte Vanderleest

    WR: Braylen Naves, Nasir Williams, Shawn Foster II

    LT: Jacob Booth, John Williams

    LG: Jacob Russell, Matthew Nehf, Nic DiSanto

    C: Losini Maka, Trevor Swan

    RG: John Iannuzzi, Brady Ploucha

    RT: Martin Koivisto, Triston Pierre

    TE: Myles Peters, Gavin Spillers

    QB: Angel Flores, Jadyn Glasser, Marcus Beamon

    RB: Vaughn Blue, Brock Townsend, Jayden Clerveaux, Nick Woodford

    FB: Rusty VanWetzinga IV, Landon Swanson

    Defense

    DE: Korver Demma, Hunter Zirkle, Nathan VanTimmeren

    NT: Jaxon Cherry, Max Van Fleet, D.J. Bennett

    DE: JJ Douglas, James Reinbold

    WLB: Xavier White, Jeremiah Alston, Drew Esper

    MLB: Mayson Hitchens, Antonio Cherry Jr.

    SLB: Victor Earl, Brett McCalla

    CB: Donavan Philord, Kameran Hayward, Kyle Krebs

    SS: Darrell Bryant Jr., Coen Ali, Ed Conoran

    FS: Justin Taylor, Tysen Campbell

    CB: Matthew McKenzie, Ty Williams

    NB: Jaion Jackson, Keyton Jones

    RES: Jaden Allen

    Special Teams

    PT: Declan Duley, Zac Chapeau

    PK: Caden VanHuis, Zac Chapeau

    KO: Caden VanHuis, Zac Chapeau

    LS: Zach Curtis, Connor Ridderhoff

    H: Declan Duley

    PR: Justin Ruffin Jr., Tysen Campbell

    KR: Justin Ruffin Jr., Brock Townsend